Marcos backs change to constitution to fit ‘globalized world’
MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the country's constitution should be changed to support the economy and was "not written for the globalized world",...
Gerwig, Robbie, DiCaprio snubbed in Oscar nominations
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Director Greta Gerwig and actress Margot Robbie, the women who helped make "Barbie" the runaway box office success of 2023, failed to...
‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Barbie’ nominated for best picture at Oscars
LOS ANGELES — Historical dramas "Oppenheimer" and "Killers of the Flower Moon" will compete with "Barbie," "The Holdovers" and other films for best picture at this...
Oscars nominations 2024: Full list of nominees
LOS ANGELES — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Oscars nominations on Tuesday. Winners of the 96th Academy Awards will be announced at...
How public reacted to Starbucks’ 40% discount for seniors, other eligible citizens
A popular coffee chain's special treat for people eligible for government-mandated discounts earned mixed reactions after its previous policy on it drew flak and...
India raises import duty on gold, silver jewelry findings
NEW DELHI — The Indian government has increased the import duty on gold and silver findings, used in making jewelry, and on precious metal coins to...
New ride-hailing app inDrive touts fair rates ahead of Metro Manila launch
A new ride-hailing app is touting its affordability in terms of fare rates as it is set to launch its services to Metro Manila...
#GirlMaths: A seemingly innocent and fun way to justify expenses that can have serious...
These shoes are perfect, made for me! I have to get them! But really, I should be paying off my car loan instead. I...
‘Less is more’: Erik Matti offers suggestions for award-winning Toyo Eatery
Filmmaker Erik Matti made suggestions to an award-winning Filipino restaurant in Makati after taking part in an eight-course tasting menu with food offerings that did...
Bitcoin falls to $40,000, lowest level since bitcoin ETF launch
Bitcoin BTC= fell to a seven-week low on Monday, hovering below $40,000 for the first time since the launch of 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds on Jan. 11.
The world's largest cryptocurrency was...
Plagiarism is not always easy to define or detect
Quite a few high-profile careers in higher education have been upended as of late amid questions of academic integrity. Marc Tessier-Lavigne, who had served...
Philippines will not cooperate with ICC’s drug war probe — Marcos
MANILA — The Philippines will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into a brutal anti-narcotics campaign carried out under its former president, current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said...
BSP governor says rates to ‘stay sufficiently tight’
MANILA — The Philippines central bank's policy would have to remain "sufficiently tight" with inflation currently forecast to stay above its 2% to 4% target, making...
Kris Aquino’s ‘great match’ comment on Carla Abellana amuses Pinoys
"Krissy being Krissy." Showbiz personality Kris Aquino amused social media users with her response to a comment of Kapuso actress Carla Abellana despite the former's...
H&M pulls ad after complaints over sexualization of school girls
LONDON — Fashion retailer H&M HMb.ST has withdrawn an ad featuring school girls after complaints that the campaign encouraged the sexualization of under-age girls.
The advert, launched in Australia,...